January 2025 - for your prayers
Lord, we give you thanks for the past year, for all that has been
life-giving.
Forgive us the good we have not thought, said or done.
In your grace and mercy, wash us clean and renew our life and
service in the year ahead, in the power of the Holy Spirit to your
glory, Amen.
May we find joy in using Your gift of prayer anywhere, any time - to draw close to You the Lord of love who IS with us every step in the New Year, especially:
In times of international, national and personal change and
challenge…
Give wisdom, perseverance and compassion to world leaders.
Give diligence and accountability to all in authority to fulfil
their promises.
For justice, peace and reconciliation between nations, in
families, in inner stillness.
For continued good health to all Royal Families.
Grant discernment in the appointment of the next Archbishop of
Canterbury.
For the vulnerable, their families and carers; for acceptance and
safe places for all.
Support in personal uncertainty, anxiety, fears: over jobs,
health, loss, family, debt…
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29: 11
BLESSINGS
May God the Father keep you in all your days.
May God the Son shield you in all your ways.
May God the Spirit bring you healing and peace.
May God the Holy Trinity drive all darkness from you and pour upon
you blessing and light.
Amen.
Jesus, Lord of time, hold us in your eternity.
Jesus, image of God, travel with us the life of faith.
Jesus, friend of sinners, heal the brokenness of our world.
Jesus, Lord of tomorrow, draw us into your future.
Amen.
To a troubled world, peace from Christ;
To a searching world, love from Christ;
To a waiting world, hope from Christ.
Some material used is © The Archbishops’ Council 2006
Posted 29 December 2024
